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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.4 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

"A unique property — a boutique hotel converted from a 1921 junior high school. Large spacious rooms with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and non-intrusive. It's central, just a couple of blocks away from Broad street and Main street. There's free self parking on the street outside the hotel, and it's a 12 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride to Grinnell College (there are free-to-borrow bikes available in the hotel). Best hotel in and around Grinnell by a...

Oluwagbemiga

NT$8,068

NT$9,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

4.3 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

Steven

NT$3,388

NT$3,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a stone wall, a desk, and a computer.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

Irina

NT$3,057

NT$3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a window.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

A building with a blue exterior, large windows, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

Sarah

NT$2,595

NT$2,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A wooden interior with a checkered floor, a pool, and benches.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.6 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

scott

NT$2,023

NT$2,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

A reception area with a stone wall, a clock, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

6. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell Historical Museum

Dalton

NT$2,303

NT$2,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Grinnell Historical Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 421 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 989 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 616 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 623 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 699 reviews	View

Top Grinnell Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel and i will stay here again"

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

10/10 Excellent

"We didn’t get in until late but the front desk lady was cheerful and helpful. Breakfast was good, beds were comfortable, price was reasonable"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

8/10 Good

"Clean room, friendly staff. Pretty quiet hotel!"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and room clean"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"Quiet, efficient"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Other attractions near Grinnell Historical Museum

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Grinnell College, during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

Enjoy an outing to Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Arbor Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arbor Lake during your travels in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve during your travels to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grinnell Historical Museum?

Grinnell Historical Museum is located in Grinnell. Travelers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Grinnell Historical Museum?

Adjacent to Grinnell Historical Museum, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Grinnell Historical Museum?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Grinnell Historical Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grinnell Historical Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Grinnell Historical Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Grinnell Historical Museum?

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What can I see and do near Grinnell Historical Museum?

Create some family memories at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center, and Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center while you're exploring the area around Grinnell Historical Museum. Surround yourself with nature at Arbor Lake, Central Park, and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Grinnell College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank.

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2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA